Integrated Energy
New UK/China energy research centre created
Imperial and China’s Tsinghua University have launched a new energy research centre.
New UK/China energy research centre created
Imperial and China’s Tsinghua University have launched a new energy research centre.
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X-rays reveal secrets of termites’ self-cooling, self-draining skyscrapers
New insight into termites’ architectural strategies could help us design more energy efficient self-sustaining buildings for humans.
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Non-toxic salt water battery prototype can charge in seconds
A battery prototype has been designed using salt water and materials that are non-toxic and charge quickly, paving the way for new types of battery.
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Project SUNRISE and accreditation success: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
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Imperial hosts fuel cell car to support hydrogen power research
The Faculty of Engineering this week took delivery of a Toyota Mirai, the world's leading hydrogen fuel cell car.
New digital energy systems demonstrator opens at Imperial College London
Energy Futures Lab and ABB have launched a facility that allows researchers to investigate the impact of new technologies on the power grid.
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Bringing electricity and chemistry together with a £1.6M project
Dr Clotilde Cucinotta is trying to solve the combined electrical and chemical problem, paving the way for next-generation energy sources.
Immediate fossil-fuel phase out could help limit global warming to 1.5°C
New research suggests a two-thirds chance of avoiding dangerous global warming above 1.5°C if fossil-fuel infrastructure is immediately phased out.
Batteries predicted to become the cheapest option for storing electricity
By 2050, batteries based on lithium-ion will be the cheapest way to store electricity, such as from solar or wind farms, according to a new study.
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Small steps forward for climate change but more urgency needed after COP24
The agreement struck in Poland shows some hope but highlights a clear need for more urgency on climate change, claim Imperial experts.